CVE-2021-32096: CSRF

Published May 7, 2021
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Updated

The ConsoleAction component of U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) Emissary 5.9.0 allows a CSRF attack that results in injecting arbitrary Ruby code (for an eval call) via the CONSOLECOMMANDSTRING parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
NSA Emissary=5.9.0

Event History

May 7, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:51 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-32096?

CVE-2021-32096 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution through CSRF attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-32096?

To fix CVE-2021-32096, update the NSA Emissary software to the latest version provided by the vendor.

3

What impact does CVE-2021-32096 have on my system?

CVE-2021-32096 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary Ruby code on the affected system, leading to potential data compromise.

4

Is the CVE-2021-32096 vulnerability present in earlier versions of Emissary?

CVE-2021-32096 specifically affects version 5.9.0 of NSA Emissary, and earlier versions may not be impacted.

5

Can CVE-2021-32096 be exploited without authentication?

Yes, CVE-2021-32096 can be exploited via CSRF attacks, which do not require authentication to execute the malicious payload.

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